Finding the Third Proportional to 75,260 and 164,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,260 and 164,513 is: 359,613.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,260 : 164,513 = 164,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,260/164,513 = 164,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,260x = 164,513 × 164,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,260x = 27,064,527,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,064,527,169/75,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,613.70
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